Mattsson / Hoeschen Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-31167-3
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
E-Book, Englisch, 168 Seiten
Reihe: Medicine
ISBN: 978-3-642-31167-3
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Zielgruppe
Professional/practitioner
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction: the importance of radiation protection in nuclear medicine.- Dose quantities and units for radiation protection.- Radiobiology for radiation protection.- Radiobiology and radiation dosimetry for the lens of the eye.- Radiation exposure of the embryo/foetus and the new-born child.- Quality control of gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT units.- Occupational exposure – with special reference to skin doses in hands and fingers.- Radiation doses from patients to staff members, comforters and caregivers and to the general population.- Examples of shielding calculations for a PET/CET installation.- Radionuclide releases to the environment from hospitals and patients.- Rules of the thumb and practical hints for radiation protection in nuclear medicine.




